Download the FBM App 📱 iPhone | Android

Home » Lifestyle » Articles

Lifestyle

Articles

From round-ups to tips, these are some articles that you may find helpful when planning your menu for the week.

Lifestyle

Articles

100% Greek, 0% Guilt 🍯: Lighter-But-Legendary Greek Desserts You Can Feel Good About

A white pan filled with browned chicken thighs, cherry tomatoes, white beans, spinach, and fresh mint leaves in a light, creamy sauce.

Greekify Your Comfort Food 🍝: Classic Faves with a Mediterranean Makeover

A person serves a bowl of pasta with meatballs, broccoli, and herbs from a white casserole dish using a golden spoon, with a blurred kitchen background.

Mediterranean Diet on a Budget 💰

Watermelon skewers on a plate, a great summer appetizer

Seasonal Greek Eating 🌱

Stuffed Olives

Mediterranean Mezze for Every Mood: Healthy Greek Snacks & Appetizers

Tomato Season 101: Picking, Storing & Cooking 🍅

A well-seasoned roast, being sliced with a knife. The roast rests on a bed of roasted potatoes and garnished with cherry tomatoes and herbs. A bowl of salad and some dinnerware are visible in the blurred background.

Spice of Life: Greek Herbs & Spices That Promote Longevity

A plate of colorful Mediterranean salad with ingredients like gnocchi, red peppers, onions, olives, lentils, and feta cheese. A larger dish with the same salad is partially visible above the plate.

The Secret to the Greek Blue Zones

A person holding a golden, crispy layer of baked gnocchi topped with cheese and spices. Below, a plate of fresh salad with shredded greens and pomegranate seeds is on the table.

The Secrets Behind Making Sheet Pan Gnocchi

10 Ingredients Or Less

Chicken gyros on a plate with a hand reaching for the wrap

30 Minute Meals

Appetizers

Blue Zone

Yummy loaded vegan everything bagel sandwich being cut by a knife for serving.

Breakfast

Budget Friendly

Comfort Food

Vegan Cinnamon Bun Bread sliced on cutting board

Desserts

Dips, Sauces & Spreads

Gluten Free

Greek Recipes

Close-up of BBQ salmon kebabs

Grilling and Smoking

Holidays

How To's

Kid Friendly

Main Dishes

Greek chicken souvlaki on skewers on a plate

Meat

One of the many vegan comfort food recipes - creamy orzo - in a bowl.

Pasta Dishes

Raw Food

Salads

Sandwiches, Burgers & Toasts

Seafood

Smoothies & Drinks

Soups

Stuffed

Sweet potato casserole in a casserole dish that is perfect for vegan easter dinner

Vegan

Vegetarian

@foodbymaria

Open post by foodbymaria with ID 17935756712962667

Sheet Pan Chicken Pesto Gnocchi night! 🧄🍅🐓 @foodbymaria

🍋👩🏻‍🍳Comment ‘recipe’ below if you want the recipe for my easiest-ever dinner hack! It’ll be sent straight to your DMs—or just tap the link in my bio to grab it off the website. 👩🏻‍🍳🍋

This dish is everything: crispy-edged gnocchi, juicy chicken, roasted eggplant and onions, garlic (obviously), and that sweet little surprise of creamy goat cheese halfway through. One pan. Zero stress. Full Greek Mommy energy.

✨ This is the kind of recipe that makes people think you’ve been cooking all day. But really, you just know better.

👩🏻‍🍳 Save this post for busy weeknights you still want to feel fancy!

https://www.foodbymaria.com/pesto-gnocchi/

📱 And yes—you can also find it in the FoodByMaria App on both Apple + Android!

#GreekRecipes #EasyDinner #SheetPanMeals #PestoGnocchi #GreekMommyCooks

Open post by foodbymaria with ID 18134355388451888

Bored of your usual chicken dinner?

These Crispy Greek Chicken Tacos are anything but basic—packed with juicy spicy pickle sauce, and just the right crunch. Salted to perfection with @diamondcrystalsalt 🇬🇷🍋✨

🍋👩🏻‍🍳🔪 Drop ‘recipe’ below and I’ll DM you the full details—or tap the link in my bio to grab it from the site. And don’t forget to save this post for later!

Today, we’re making a chicken recipe that will steal your heart.

The best part? You can cook the whole thing on a single flat top, perfect for soaking up those final golden days of summer.
A lot of things come and go in my kitchen, but one thing stays constant: my salt.

And just when I think I’ve shouted it from every rooftop, here I am again to remind you—salt is your best friend.

I always reach for @diamondcrystalsalt because honestly? It’s the GOAT. 🧂 #diamondcrystalsaltpartner

Salt can transform a simple meal into something truly memorable, and that’s exactly what it does to these Crispy Chicken Tacos.

Why I Love Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt Flakes:
✅ 100% pure—only one ingredient
✅ No additives or anti-caking agents
✅ Incredible texture and clean flavor
✅ Helps support a balanced body

#BBQRecipes #dinnertonight #CrispyTacos #ChickenTacos #GreekChicken

Open post by foodbymaria with ID 17946078366045647

🌮🍔 All the Big Mac flavors you crave... but in taco form! These Big Mac Tacos use tortillas as the base, then get piled high with seasoned beef, pickle slaw, pickle pico de gallo, and my signature smash burger sauce.

They’re fun, easy, and way better than hitting the drive-thru. Your whole family is going to love them!

Comment ‘recipe’ below and I’ll send it right to your DMs!

👉 https://www.foodbymaria.com/big-mac-tacos/

#bigmactacos #tacorecipe #smashburger #homemadetacos #easyrecipes #weeknightdinner #familydinnerideas #comfortfood #dinnertok #foodbymaria

Open post by foodbymaria with ID 18118688872505297

🍋🐔 This Greek Lemon Chicken Soup, also known as Youvarlakia Avgolemono, is cozy, comforting, and perfect for fall. I’ve put my own twist on the traditional recipe by using lean chicken for a lighter but still hearty dish.

It’s tangy, warming, and one of those soups you’ll crave again and again.

Comment ‘recipe’ below and I’ll send it straight to your DMs!

👉 https://www.foodbymaria.com/greek-meatball-soup/

#greeklemonsoup #greekrecipes

Open post by foodbymaria with ID 17950450485010447

Open post by foodbymaria with ID 18072338492123665

‼️ Not all Extra Virgin Olive Oils are created equal.

Most aren’t cold-pressed, early-harvest, or truly high quality.
That’s why I created JUICE. 🫒

It’s bold, fresh, and packed with flavour, made for when quality really counts.

Whether you’re gifting a loved one or looking to impress a foodie in your life.

My Olive is the perfect choice.

👇 Comment “oil” if you want to learn more about my new extra virgin olive oil, JUICE!

Open post by foodbymaria with ID 18022739414550746

Not ready to say goodbye to summer? Me neither! Savor Summer Greek Pita Smash Tacos — fresh, flavorful, and SO easy to make on the BBQ. Scoop, spread, grill, devour.

🍋👩🏻‍🍳🔪Comment “recipe” below, and I will send you the full recipe. Don’t forget to save this post for later! 🔪👩🏻‍🍳🍋

Save this for your next cookout — summer isn’t over yet!

https://www.foodbymaria.com/smash-tacos/

#betterthanbouillon #EverythingIsBetter #GreekRecipes #Greece #GreekFood #Pita #GreekPita #SmashBurger #Beef

Greek Food, Greek Recipes, Homemade Food, Homemade Greek Food, Greek Pita, Greek Girl Cooking, Mediterranean diet, Blue Zone Diet

Open post by foodbymaria with ID 18413916382119211

🥒 This easy Greek Tzatziki Sauce is fresh, creamy, and can be made vegan or vegetarian. It’s perfect with pita, on sandwiches, or as a dip for just about anything.

Comment ‘recipe’ below and I’ll send it right to your DMs!

👉 https://www.foodbymaria.com/greek-tzatziki-sauce/

#greekfood #tzatziki #greekrecipes #easyrecipes #dips #saucerecipes #comfortfood #homemadegoodness #mediterraneanfood #freshrecipes